The County's charter governs certain county governmental functions. The County's charter can only be amended with voter approval.Most Court documents are provided as PDF files. To view or print these files you need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader or other PDF reader. Title: Adoption of Resolution Supporting Proposition 3, the Right to Marry, and Repeal Proposition 8 Amendment on the November 5, 2024 Ballot. State law, and a county is bound to follow its charter where the two conflict. It is important to note which documents are lead documents because you may only file one lead document per e-filing transaction. The First Amendment has two provisions concerning religion: the Establishment Clause and the Free Exercise Clause. The City of Alameda supports efforts to help reduce crime and increase public safety for Alameda residents, businesses, and visitors. Written in 1787, ratified in 1788, and in operation since 1789, the United States Constitution is the world's longest surviving written charter of government.